I believe that a book, in order to become a non-fiction, should be at least half true. In my opinion, if you write a book that is centered around a true event or story, it should be non-fiction. I think this because if every one wrote what actually happened in their lives then it would be extremely boring. Who wants to read a book about an average day at the club. put something exciting a little bit exaggerated if have you must.
I sort of already covered this but I honestly find it more exciting that a vote was stretched to 49/51 that sounds a lot more exciting to me. If a book was not a memoir and not 100% true, might as well record it and call it a documentary. so, no, I don't think it was wrong of Frey or any writer to do that, as long as its more then 50% true its alright with me,
I agree with David Shield in the most part, the only thing I would add is there should not be any labels, besides Learning book, and enjoyment book. The reason i say this is because if there was no genre then how would you know if its true or not? The reason Frey stretching his facts a little bit is OK is because he was not intending to teach people any thing, he was just telling a fun exciting story. but on the other hand, you can't label it a "Learning" book and then stretch facts. That is called lying, or stupidity.
I believe that there should only be two "genres", Learning books, and enjoyment books, because every thing will be classified under those two. Why have it any other way?
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